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Sweet Asylum
Near the turn of the 20th century, following the death of her husband on the eve of their marriage, Christine de Chagny is committed to a mental institution after being accused of causing his death.
Witnesses to the incident are decidedly against Christine whose lonely days at the asylum are veiled in mystery by a voice that claims to be bound to the hospital. Her sessions with the head doctor are equally mystifying, and though she knows he means her well, she cannot help but sense something amiss in his demeanor.
Though Christine begins to question her own sanity and lose faith in the innocence she once asserted, her longing for something beyond spectral voices in the dark intensifies, starting her on a path of recovery and hope.
Witnesses to the incident are decidedly against Christine whose lonely days at the asylum are veiled in mystery by a voice that claims to be bound to the hospital. Her sessions with the head doctor are equally mystifying, and though she knows he means her well, she cannot help but sense something amiss in his demeanor.
Though Christine begins to question her own sanity and lose faith in the innocence she once asserted, her longing for something beyond spectral voices in the dark intensifies, starting her on a path of recovery and hope.
134 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 11, 2016
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Beth Poppet
11 books21 followersMrs Poppet was born and raised in the California valley, though her delight in English tea, literature, and rainfall lead some to believe otherwise. Immensely grateful for modern comforts and communication, her heart is still captured by the romance of bygone eras, and will rarely scribble anything that isn't primarily a love story.
Her writing proclivities tend toward fairy tale retellings and Jane Austen fan-works, each genre seemingly writing themselves when the inspiration strikes. Mrs Poppet is not affiliated with any Jane Austen fan groups but attempts to do her utmost in preserving the historical and cultural integrity of the characters she takes liberties with.
She currently resides in the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, facing the daily challenges of raising no less than three young lads with her veteran husband, and finding the magic in ordinary things. By the Grace of God she remains a Christian of the Tulip variety, and gives all glory to Him for her artistic inspiration. Praise also is due to her dearest friend and editor, Miss Catherine Miller, without whom not a single scribbling of Mrs Poppet's would be properly finished for publication.
Her writing proclivities tend toward fairy tale retellings and Jane Austen fan-works, each genre seemingly writing themselves when the inspiration strikes. Mrs Poppet is not affiliated with any Jane Austen fan groups but attempts to do her utmost in preserving the historical and cultural integrity of the characters she takes liberties with.
She currently resides in the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, facing the daily challenges of raising no less than three young lads with her veteran husband, and finding the magic in ordinary things. By the Grace of God she remains a Christian of the Tulip variety, and gives all glory to Him for her artistic inspiration. Praise also is due to her dearest friend and editor, Miss Catherine Miller, without whom not a single scribbling of Mrs Poppet's would be properly finished for publication.
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July 22, 2016
This story could have been fleshed out more. I was excited when I saw Catherine Miller was one of the authors but she must have only been the editor as I expect more in a Phantom story from her. It's a nice first attempt though from a debut author.
November 20, 2024
I love this book it may be my favorite of Beth Poppets books. I personally think all her books are great but I m just a little biased. ❤️
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